Sourcing Manager

We are looking for a Sourcing Manager to lead supplier partnerships and strengthen category performance in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position plays a key role in identifying sourcing opportunities, guiding negotiations, and improving product assortment decisions through data-driven analysis. The ideal candidate will work closely with purchasing, sales, marketing to support growth, profitability, and competitive positioning across domestic and international vendor networks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead domestic and international sourcing efforts by researching supply markets, identifying vendors with relevant experience, and developing strategies that support category growth and business objectives.
• Build and maintain productive supplier partnerships, including onboarding new vendors, coordinating item setup and maintenance, and ensuring required compliance standards are met.
• Partner with internal teams to improve the value chain, expand distribution opportunities, and strengthen category competitiveness across multiple channels.
• Plan and manage category review activities, using performance data and market insights to recommend assortment changes, promotional opportunities, and profitable growth initiatives.
• Negotiate supplier agreements covering cost, trade support, promotional funding, display pricing, markdown assistance, and other commercial terms that improve business results.
• Evaluate vendor, customer, and item performance to identify trends, measure seasonal sell-through, and provide recommendations that support sales and margin goals.
• Work cross-functionally with leadership, purchasing, sales, marketing, replenishment, logistics, and warehouse partners to align sourcing decisions with operational and commercial priorities.
• Monitor market conditions and adjust sourcing and category strategies to respond to competitive shifts, customer demand, and emerging opportunities.
• Contribute to brand development and new distribution initiatives by securing supplier investment and support for approved promotional programs.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or vendor management roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in global strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, and category management within a purchasing environment.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience managing contracts, costing discussions, trade support, and vendor agreements.
• Proven analytical ability to interpret market trends, vendor performance, customer results, and product-level data for sound business decisions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and manage external supplier relationships.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and respond quickly to business needs.
• Financial understanding of margin and profit considerations, including how sourcing and assortment decisions impact overall business performance.
• Familiarity with FDA GMP requirements and compliance-related vendor management practices is preferred.